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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.08, 3,272.33 and 1,532.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.08, 3,272.33 and 1,532.81 is: 2,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.08 : 3,272.33 = 1,532.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.08/3,272.33 = 1,532.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.08x = 3,272.33 × 1,532.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.08x = 5,015,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,860.15/2,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.33

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